Winter 2011 Fat Loss Challenge

When: January 17th – April 15th

Training Schedule:4 days per week during EmerFit Open Coaching plus additional training to be completed at home or at EmerFit. One optional group practice per week based on participant’s schedules. Self-organizing of training partners highly encouraged.

Goal: Measurable reduction in percentage of body fat and clothing sizes while improving overall fitness.

Price: $75 in addition to regular EmerFit membership. Participants will also be required to obtain body fat measurements which may have an additional cost. Recommendations for measurements have not been finalized but one of the options will be at the CSU Human Performance Lab (Initial test $50, subsequent tests $25).

Sign Up:Email Coach Chris Brown by January 10th.

Methods
This program will involve the use of strength training to increase lean body mass and insulin sensitivity while using various conditioning methods to promote fat loss. Nutrition will be a key component of this program and many methods will be used to encourage compliance with the proposed diet (Paleo with modifications). Methods will include food logs, meal photos, recipe sharing, and group meetings.

Intended Audience
Trainees who want to dramatically improve their body composition and can commit to three months of proper nutrition and training. Any EmerFit trainee can participate, no previous experience is necessary.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Why does this program have an extra fee?

This program will be customized to the specific participants and the overall goals of the program. This extra program design work and adjustments throughout the program requires extra work from the EmerFit staff. Furthermore, the EmerFit staff will be going to extra lengths to track participant’s results, review food logs, and provide extra nutritional guidance. Finally, extra practice sessions will be provided and there will be public recognition at the end of program of those who achieved the best results. Recognition will likely include prizes or awards, details to be announced at the start of the program.

2. How does this program differ from the regular EmerFit Workout of the Day? Don’t people lose weight doing the regular workouts too?

Yes, many people have lost significant amounts of weight with our regular WOD by coupling it with a sound nutrition plan. However, since the WOD is designed for a broad group with diverse goals it may not be the most efficient way to improve your body composition. Sure, you will get there eventually but you will get there faster with a program designed for fat loss.

Furthermore, we know that the often significant dietary changes required to effectively improve body composition often require more trainee education and social support. At times it may be difficult to obtain the necessary support in our regular classes.

If you have questions about what program might be best for you please speak with an EmerFit coach.

3. What if I want to stick with the regular WOD but do some sort of Paleo Challenge or Whole 30?

You can do that too but you won’t be part of this fat loss challenge. In fact, we will have a gym wide Paleo Challenge starting in January too. The nutrition program used in the Fat Loss Challenge will be a bit more strict and receive more attention from the EmerFit coaches. If you just want to “lean out”, have only a few pounds to loose, or just want to get back to eating good after the holidays then do the Paleo Challenge instead.